Jewish Heritage Europe

Romania: Repairs and discussions under way in a longterm project to restore the synagogue in Făgăraş as a cultural center

Repair work and other initiatives are under way as part of a long-term project to restore the synagogue in Făgăraş, Romania for use as some sort of cultural center. Workers including architecture student volunteers have been carrying out an operation … continue reading →

UK: Excavations at historic Bevis Marks synagogue uncover relics dating back to ancient Roman times

Archaeological excavations at the historic Bevis Marks synagogue in London have made discoveries dating back to ancient Roman times. The excavations, mainly under the annex of the synagogue, are part of a project to improve access to the synagogue, built … continue reading →

Moldova/Transnistria: Priority first stage preservation work on ruined 18th century synagogue in Raşcov (Rashkov) begins

Work is getting under way to conserve the majestic ruins of the 18th century Great Synagogue of Rashkov (Raşcov), a town situated on the left bank of the Dniester River that is currently part of the unrecognized Pridnestrovian Republic (Transnistria), … continue reading →

Czech Republic: Day of Jewish Monuments (Today!) Visit dozens of Jewish heritage sites all over the country — with the aid of a smartphone app and interactive map

Are you in the Czech Republic today? Take advantage of the fourth edition of the Day of Jewish Monuments to visit dozens of Jewish heritage sites around the country. More than 50 selected Jewish heritage sites more than three dozen … continue reading →

Poland: App launched to help volunteers (including tourists) document “forgotten cemeteries” (of all denominations) in Poland

Poland’s Cultural Heritage Foundation, in cooperation with technology company Laboratorium EE, has launched an app aimed at encouraging (and enabling) the volunteer documentation of abandoned, neglected, and/or remote Jewish and other cemeteries in Poland and elsewhere — by tourists and other … continue reading →